Timeline

Step into the sweeping timeline of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, where centuries unravel and immortals move silently through history. This detailed chronological breakdown aligns major events, character milestones, and pivotal transformations across the series—beginning with the ancient origins of the Undead and continuing through to modern nights. From Akasha’s mythic reign to Lestat’s rise and rebellion, each moment is placed with precision to guide readers through the layered narrative Anne Rice crafted across her novels.

The timeline bridges not only the individual volumes of The Vampire Chronicles but also integrates intersecting moments from The Lives of the Mayfair Witches, providing a cohesive view of the shared universe. You’ll find key dates of vampiric embraces, mortal and immortal deaths, historic events witnessed by the Undead, and the shifting allegiances that shaped the vampire world. Whether you’re re-reading the saga or diving in for the first time, this resource helps make sense of the non-linear storytelling that defines Rice’s gothic epic.